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Service Booklet

PLEASE NOTESERVICE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR ESTAB-LISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL USING CERTIFIED PARTS.

THE USE OF DEFECTIVE OR NON-EQUIVALENT PARTS MAY RESULT IN YOUR EMISSION PERFORMANCE WARRANTY CLAIM BEING DENIED.

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND, HOWEVER, TO HAVE YOUR VEHICLE SERVICED BY YOUR AUTHORIZED MERCEDES-BENZ CENTER WHO IS FULLY EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE.

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Model

Vehicle Identification No.

Date of registration

Paint No.

License Plate No.

License Plate No.

License Plate No.

License Plate No.

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Notes:

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Contents

Introduction 4

Emission System Maintenance 9

Emission Control System Caution 10

System Records

Pre-delivery Inspection Confirmation 12

Service Records 13

Required Vehicle Service Work 23

A-Service 24

B-Service 26

Additional Work to be Performed together with the 30Respective Service

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Introduction

We want you to enjoy your Mercedes-Benz automobile. Vehicle safety and operational reliability are two very important factors and to maintain them, a certain amount of service work is necessary.The Mercedes-Benz Flexible Service System includes all the necessary work to be carried out.The vehicle comes equipped with the Flexible ServiceSystem (FFS) which is explained in detail in the Operator’s Manual.The next service is indicated in the instrument cluster.

According to the vehicle past performance, your Mercedes-Benz Center will recommend the service work necessary, meaning that your vehicle will be maintained according to your driving style.We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in the service work.

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There are two groups, a (“minor” =) A-service, and a (“major” =) B-service. Under normal circumstances the driven distance between services is an average of approxi-mately 12 000 miles, and the A and B-services alternate.Exception: A B-service is followed by another B-service, if the FSS calculates an oil change interval of 14 000 miles or more.

Service work not mileage dependent is listed in section “Additional Work to be Performed.”A detail listing of service jobs is contained in this booklet following the service records.

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Special Service Measures

Brake fluid should be replaced every two years, prefer-ably in the spring, see page 32. It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz.

A reminder for the next scheduled brake fluid replacement is affixed in the engine compartment.

Coolant should be checked for sufficient protection before the start of and during the hot and cold seasons.Have the coolant (water/anticorrosion/antifreeze mixture) replaced every three years.

Dust filter should be replaced at the scheduled service. Under severe dust conditions, or with the Automatic Climate Control frequently operating in the air recircula-tion mode, the dust filter should be replaced correspond-ingly sooner.

The performance of all scheduled service work is required to maintain your vehicle in good operating condition and is essential to keep your warrantly valid. While we do not insist that such work be performed by a factory-authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, we strongly recommend to have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center do such work because they are equipped with the tools, instruments, literature, and trained per-sonnel necessary for correct and systematic perfor-mance of these jobs.

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Spare Parts/Operating Materials

We recommend to use only Mercedes-Benz parts for ser-vice and repairs, since they meet our specifications. It is also important to use only fuels, lubricants and anticorro-sion/antifreeze coolant meeting factory specifications. See your Mercedes-Benz Center for more information on this subject.

Routine ChecksIn addition to the services, we recommend that you check the following items regularly and prior to any long trip:

Engine oil level – at regular intervals (such as everyfuel stop).

Coolant level

Fluid level of brake systemIf brake fluid has to be added, see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to determine the cause, e. g. leaks or worn brake pads.

Windshield washing system – add washer fluid mixed with Mercedes-Benz windshield washer solvent/concen-trate, test function and check wiper blades.

Tire pressure – at least every other week.

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Service Records

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will certify in the service booklet that all services have been carried out.

The next service is indicated in the instrument cluster (see chapter “Flexible Service System” in your Operator’s Manual).

Following each A or B-service your Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the FSS counter.

Note:The FSS counter is not reset at time of oil change only.

Service work does not include repair jobs.

For information concerning warranty, see your Service and Warranty Information Booklet.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will gladly furnish additional information on the maintenance of your vehicle.

We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.

DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG

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Emission System Maintenance

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and, inCalifornia, the Air Resources Board have certified that the emission control system of your vehicle meets exhaust emission standards for 2000. This vehicle also complies with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety and Emission Standards.

To be certain that the emission control system functions as designed, regular maintenance is necessary for allcomponents of the vehicle which affect exhaust emission composition.

The vehicle owner is responsible for the regular mainte-nance of the emission control system, as well as the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an anti-knock index of at least 91 (displayed on the pump) in all models.

Refer to your Service and Warranty Information booklet and Operator’s Manual for additional information.

Failure to properly maintain the emission system mayresult in repairs not being covered by the emission systems warranty.

Explanations of each maintenance job are given in numer-ical order on pages 34-35.

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Emission Control System Caution

Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with both a three-way catalyst and a closed loop oxygen sensor system to comply with current exhaust emission regulations. Keep your vehicle in proper operating condition by following our recommended maintenance instructions as outlined.The following has to be adhered to:a. In all models, use only premium unleaded gasoline

with an anti-knock index of at least 91 (as displayed on the pump). Damage to the engine could occurif premium unleaded fuel is not used. Refer to theOperator’s Manual for special precautions.

b. Leaded gasoline should not be used under any circumstances. Damage to the emission control components will result.

c. The specified engine maintenance jobs have to be performed completely and at the required intervals.Correct ignition timing and properly functioning spark plugs for instance are important for the service life of the catalysts. Failure to properly perform the specified maintenance jobs may adversely affect the emission control system on the vehicle and reduce its service life.

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d. The operation of the emission control system must not be altered in any way. Alterations are not permissible by law. In addition, alterations may result in damage to the catalysts, increased fuel consumption and impaired engine running conditions.

e. Irregular engine running conditions should be corrected immediately at a qualified service station. Such irregular running conditions can influence the proper function of the emission control system.

“CHECK ENGINE” indicator lamp in the instrument cluster: If the lamp comes on when the engine is running, it indicates a malfunction of the engine management system or emission control system.We recommend that you have the malfunction checked as soon as possible.

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Pre-delivery Inspection ConfirmationCarried out in compliance with manufacturer’s instructions

Date

Rubber stamp

Signature

Date: ___________________________

Odometer: ______________________

Oil change oType of service A B

o ¡Replaced Yes/No

Brake fluid o ¡Coolant o ¡Spark plugs o ¡Air filter o ¡Fuel filter o ¡Activated charcoal filter o ¡

Flexible Service System

Repair order no. _______________

Distance remaining ________ miles

or days remaining _______________

Oil brand / viscosity

MB Center rubber stamp

Signature

Date: ___________________________

Odometer: ______________________


o ¡Replaced Yes/No








Signature

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Date: ___________________________

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Signature

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If you wish to retain continuous proof that your vehicle has been properly maintained,please request a new service booklet from your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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Required Vehicle Service Work(including Emission System Maintenance)

A-ServiceB-Service

Notes:

For description of emission system maintenance jobs, see page 34.

The four digit-numbers next to the maintenance jobsare reference numbers of the detailed maintenance job descriptions

listed in the MB Maintenance Manual used by MB technicians.

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A-Service

InteriorFunction check

Warning and indicator lamps, horn - - - -Headlamps and exterior lamps - - - -Windshield/headlamp, 8252

wiper and washer systemsCheck seat belts for damage 9150Reset FSS counter - - - -Heating and ventilation: Replace dust filter 8381

Models 170, 202, 208, 210

Wheels, brakesInspect tires and record tread depth 4051Correct tire pressure - - - -Check brake pad thickness 4251Check condition of brake discs 4251

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Engine compartmentEngine oil and filter change 0101

Check and correct fluid level

If there is a loss of fluid, determine causeand perform repair with separate work orderEngine coolant/antifreeze protection 2010Brake system 4210Windshield/headlamp washing system 8210Lubricating engine hood 8821

TrunkCheck and correct tire pressure (spare) - - - -

Except Model 170

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B-Service

Brake test, parking brake check 4290

InteriorFunction checkWarning and indicator lamps, horn - - - -Headlamps and exterior lamps - - - -Windshield/headlamp, 8252

wiper and washer systemsCheck seat belts for damage 9150Reset FSS counter - - - -Heating and ventilation: Replace dust filter 8381

Models 170, 202, 208, 215, 210

Check and correct fluid levelBattery - - - -Model 210

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Wheels, brakesInspect, rotate wheels 4050

Except vehicles with differenttire sizes front/rear

Inspect tires and record tread depth 4051Correct tire pressure - - - -Check brake pad thickness 4251Check condition of brake discs 4251

Underside of CarIf there is a loss of fluid, determine causeand perform repair with separate work orderInspect condition of components, 0053

lines and hoses for chafe marks,leaks, missing parts and proper routing

Check front axle ball joints 3353Check steering play 4650

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Engine compartmentIf there is a loss of fluid, determine causeand perform repair with separate work orderInspect condition of components 0053

lines and hoses for chafe marks,leaks, missing parts and proper routing

Engine oil and filter change 0101

Check and correct fluid levelIf there is a loss of fluid, determine causeand perform repair with separate work orderEngine coolant/antifreeze protection 2010Level control, ADS 3211Active Body Control 3213

Model 129, without activated

Brake system 4210Power steering 4611Battery. Model 170 - - - -Climate control refrigerant. Model 170 8312Windshield/headlamp washing system 8210

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Poly-V-belt (engine): Check for condition* 1351Inspect and lubricate throttle linkage 3022Heating and ventilation: Replace dust filter 8381

Model 129, without activatedcharcoal filter

Lubricating engine hood 8821

* Mercedes-Benz urges that this procedure be performed to maintain peak performance although it is not required to maintain your emission warranty and will not affect Mercedes-Benz’s recall liability.

BodyCheck condition of headlamp wiper blades 8252Replace windshield wiper insert(s) 8280Windshield washing system 8210

TrunkCheck and correct fluid level

Battery. - - - -Models 129, 202, 208

Correct tire pressure - - - -Except Model 170

Soft top/hardtop and roll bar hydraulic system 7710Models 129, 170

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Additional Work to be Performed together with the Respective Service

Once at more than 15 000 milesParking brake: Adjust. 4261

Model 129

At approximately every 30 000 miles or 4 years.Underside of CarInspect parking brake cables 4256

Model 129

Observe tightening torque!Retighten steering gear bolts 4671

Except Model 210, 21, 220

At approximately every 50 000 miles

Underside of CarInspect drive shaft flex disks 4152

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At approximately every 60 000 miles or 4 years

Underside of CarFuel filter: Replace 0780

EnginesReplacement not required at 60000 miles*

Engine compartmentAir filter: Replace element - - - -

At approximately every 60 000 miles or 5 years

InteriorReplace activated charcoal filter 8382

Model 210


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Every 2 yearsReplace brake fluid 4280Inspect suspension and body structure 0090Inspect body for paint damage 9850

Spark plug intervalsReplace spark plugs 1580Spark plugs are subject to erosion and must be replaced according to schedule on page 33

Every 3 yearsReplace coolant 2080

Water/anticorrosion/antifreeze mixtureSlidingroof: Clean and lightly grease rails 7730

At approximately every 60 000 miles4 yearsCheck condition of fuel filler nozzle seal in 4751filler neck, replace if damagedModels 129, 170, 210, 215, 220

Additional Work to be Performed together with the Respective Service –Required Separate Order

Spark plug intervals CLK430E430

E55AMGSL500

Model C230KSLK230

S430CL500S500

SL600C280

CLK320E320

Replace spark plugs 1580Engine 111 ML 113 120 112 113

At approximately every 30000 miles or 4 years. •

At approximately every 60000 miles or 5 years. •

At approximately every 100000 miles or 5 years. • • •

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Description of Emission System Maintenance Jobs

The composition of exhaust emissions is influenced not only by the special emission control equipment, but also by various engine components and their adjustments. Therfore, emission system maintenance must include these engine components. Some maintenance jobs are actually only tests. They are important however, because they allow early detection of discrepancies which can later lead to increased exhaust emissions. It is generally less

expensive to have such items adjusted immediately rather than allowing them to contribute to costly repairs.

The maintenance intervals have been determined so that the vehicle, under normal conditions, should operate properly between services.

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0101 Engine: Oil change and filter changeChange the engine oil and oil filter at least once every two years. If oil consumption should increase, determine the cause and take necessary corrective steps.Reset FSS counter.

0780 Replace fuel filter*Replace the fuel filter approximately every 60 000 miles or 4 years.

0980 Replace air filter elementUnder normal dust conditions, replace air filter element approximately every 60 000 miles or 4 years.Clean air filter cover and housing

1351 Check engine Poly-V-belt conditionThe Poly-V-belt is subject to wear and aging. It must be checked for cracks and wear.Replace Poly-V-belt if necessary.

1580 Replace sparks plugsSparks plugs are subject to electrode erosion and must be replaced according to schedule on page 33.


Part No. 220 584 28 93 Order No. P-6515-8075-13 USA Edition D 2000

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